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Ribbed brim slouchy beanie crochet pattern

I’m so excited to share my Nordic Ice Slouchy Beanie Crochet Pattern with you! This stylish hat features cozy puff stitches, a ribbed brim, and a fun pom pom on top. It’s a slouchy style hat that’s perfect for adding a trendy touch to your winter wardrobe.

Slouchy Beanie Crochet Pattern Details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill Level

Advanced beginner

Materials Needed

  • Crochet hook size: G-6 4 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn #4. I used  Lion Brand Yarns Feels Like Butta in Ice and White. My adult size hat weighs 4.2 oz/119 grams.
  • Tapestry needle: you will use this to weave in your ends.
  • Stitch markers: I always use these when I design my hats. They help me track when to make increases. 
  • Scissors: You will need scissors to fasten off your yarn.
  • Tape Measure: You will use this to measure head size.
  • Large pom pom maker: For making a pom pom for your hat. 

Size Chart

SizeCircumference
Child19-20 inches
Adult20-23 inches
Crochet Hat Size Chart

See my crochet hat sizing guide for full details and size charts.

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Gauge

17 stitches and 9 rounds = 4 inches (10 cm)

Learn how to check crochet gauge before you begin so you can adjust your hook size if needed.

Crochet abbreviations

Special Stitches

Puff stitch (ps)

  1. YO, insert hook in next ch sp & pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)
  2. YO, insert hook in same ch sp and pull up a loop (5 loops on hook)
  3. YO, insert hook in same ch sp and pull up a loop (7 loops on hook)
  4. YO, insert hook in same ch sp and pull up a loop (9 loops on hook)
  5. YO and pull through all 9 loops (1 loop on hook)
  6. Chain 1 to close the puff stitch

Pattern Notes

  • The pattern is worked from the bottom up.
  • The brim is worked flat in rows and then joined in the round.
  • The hat is worked in the round.
  • The pattern is written in US terms.
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Slouchy Beanie Crochet Pattern Instructions

Ribbed Brim

Row 1: Ch 11, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each rem ch, turn (10 stitches)

Row 2: Ch 1, sc blo in each st, turn (10 stitches)

Child size: repeat row 2 for 78 rows

Adult size: repeat row 2 for 92 rows

Join in the round and begin the hat pattern.

Hat Instructions

  • Rounds 1-20 are the same for both sizes.
  • Switch to white yarn for the puff stitch rounds.

Rnd 1: Ch 2, hdc once in each row of the ribbing, join. (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, ps in each st (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, ps in each st (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 9: Ch 2, ps in each st (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 10: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 11: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 12: Ch 2, ps in each st (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 13: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 14: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 15: Ch 2, ps in each st (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 16: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 17: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 18: Ch 2, ps in each st (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 19: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Rnd 20: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (child: 78, adult: 92)

Child Size

Rnd 21: Ch 1, sc2tog, join (39 stitches)

Rnd 22: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in last st, join (20 stitches)

Rnd 23: Ch 1, sc2tog, join (10 stitches)

Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail and sew the top of your hat closed.

Adult Size

Rnd 21: Ch 2, ps in each st (92 stitches)

Rnd 22: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (92 stitches)

Rnd 23: Ch 2, hdc in each st, join (92 stitches)

Rnd 24: Ch 1, sc2tog, join (46 stitches)

Rnd 25: Ch 1, sc2tog, join (23 stitches)

Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in last st, join (12 stitches)

Fasten off leaving a long yarn tail and sew the top of your hat closed.

Adding a pom pom

  1. Wind the yarn around both arches. 
  2. Cut the yarn along the middle gap.
  3. Tie with a piece of scrap yarn. 
  4. Open the arches and remove the pom pom.
  5. Trim any loose ends.

Attach the pom pom to the top of your hat.

Finishing

Weave in your ends.

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— Melissa

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